Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 150J
111 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150J. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1968 | 1 |
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| 1969 | 4 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071820'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071820'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA18FA180Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Manteo, NCA loss of control due to the banner tow rope becoming entangled with the left horizontal stabilizer in crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA14FA328Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Topping, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB WPR11FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Tucson, AZThe pilot's inability to maintain airplane control while on final approach due to undiagnosed cardiac disease, which caused a medical emergency and subsequent pilot incapacitation.NTSB WPR10FA326Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Keller, WAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the initial climb.NTSB WPR09FA326Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · South Lake Tahoe, CAA partial loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning carburetor and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB LAX08FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Sonora, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were rising mountainous terrain and a high density altitude.NTSB NYC07LA210Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Hazleton, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB LAX07LA067Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · San Diego, CAThe pilot's improper use of the throttle and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB LAX05FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Marana, AZthe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate altitude and clearance from obstructions that resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.NTSB LAX04FA081Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Corona, CAThe student pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation.NTSB MIA02FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Brunswick, GAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff in an over gross weight condition.NTSB LAX00FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Redwood City, CAThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the pilot's improper remedial action and his self-induced pressure.NTSB LAX99FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Mariposa, CAThe pilot's premature descent into terrain during a dark nighttime approach. Also causal was his physiological impairment due to alcohol. A contributing factor was his psychological condition.NTSB NYC96FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Warwick, NYthe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB ANC95FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wasilla, AKThe student pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain clearance (or altitude) from the mountainous terrain.NTSB ATL95FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Piedmont, SCThe pilot's inappropriate 'buzzing' that resulted in exceeding the airplane's design stress limits, the failure of the windshield, and the pilot's subsequent loss of control and impact with the ground.NTSB SEA94FA247Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Roseburg, ORthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain.NTSB MIA94FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Delray Beach, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering. This resulted in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and subsequent in-flight collision with the ocean. Contributing to the accident was the dark night with no visible horizon.NTSB MIA93FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Niceville, FLThe inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed above a stall.NTSB FTW93FA068Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Porter, TXInadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's failure to follow the published checklist and the improper flap settingNTSB ATL91FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Monroe, GAThe pilots attempted flight in adverse weather and the physical impairment of the student pilot from the consumption of alcoholic beverages prior to flight. A factor in the accident was the foggy weather condition at the airport.NTSB FTW91FA081Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Caney, OKBinding of the #2 exhaust valve (stuck valve), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was: the failed exhaust manifold gasket.NTSB ATL91LA088Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Kure Beach, NCThe pilot's poor judgement, while impaired by alcohol, and his misjudgement of altitude/clearance above the water after initiating a low pass.NTSB ATL91FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Ripley, TNPerforming a stall maneuver at an altitude below prescribed minimums, and his failure to apply correct flight control inputs to recover from the stall and spin.NTSB MIA90FA163Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Baker Hill, ALAn inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were airspeed not maintained, altitude inadequate for safe recovery, and attention diverted.NTSB LAX90FA112Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Pine Valley, CAThe decision of the pilot to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, spatial disorientation and inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were: obscuration, low ceiling, and over-confidence in ability.NTSB LAX88FA309Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Hemet, CAPilot's failure to maintain an airspeed at which the aircraft is controllable. Gusty winds, high density altitudes and the failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and to conduct an evaluation were factors in the accident.NTSB NYC88FA193Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Palmyra, NYCessna N51413 departed Palmyra airpark with full flaps and crashed into a barn about 75 feet past the departure end of runway 35. Afterward, the flap actuator was found in the flap up position. The pilot said that the engine lost 200 to 300 RPM about 300 feet…NTSB ATL88FA106Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Knoxville, TNThe Cessna made a long straight in final approach. The aircraft's radio transmitter was inop. Afterward the Cessna PIC rpted that initially he saw the Beech on a left base. Later he stated the Beech was heading away from the traffic pattern. Witnesses…NTSB FTW88FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Henderson, TXThe Cessna had just rolled out on base on 3rd or 4th touch go when it collided with a biplane that was not in the traffic pattern. Collision occurred between the outer panel of the left upper wing of the biplane and the rt side of the eng cowling of the…NTSB LAX88FA103Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Douglas, AZInadvertent entry into a stall/spin by the pilot-in-command.NTSB SEA87FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Las Vegas, NVThe student plt planned a x-country flt for 3.6 hrs. After 3.9 hrs of flt, fuel exhaustion occurred as the acft was apchg the destn arpt. The plt declared an emergency, but was unable to glide to the arpt. Witnesses observed the acft on an apch to a vacant…NTSB SEA87FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Vancouver, WAAircraft was returning from stage 3 instructional flight during which instructor normally allowed student to fly. Evidence indicates aircraft passed in vicinity of heavy bird activity and student executed nose down bird avoidance maneuver. Instructor, for…NTSB FTW83FA302Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · El Campo, TXThe acft impacted the ground in a steep nose down attitude. After impact, the acft remained in a tail-high attitude. No known witnesses observed the accident. An exam of the eng & prop showed a minimum of power being developed at the time of impact. A…NTSB SEA83FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Glenns Ferry, IDThe acft collided with wires and crashed during a low pass while it was being delivered to a repair station. The pilot was flying low to keep pace with his wife who was following in a car to transport the pilot after landing. Witnesses observed the acft…NTSB FTW82FPG19Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 150J · North Little Ro, ARAfter a right turn after takeoff from rwy 17 the plt declared an emergency. A witness heard the eng backfiring. The plt continued the right turn & attempted a landing on rwy 35. He was described as being too high & hot, & touched down, or almost touched down,…NTSB LAX81FA109Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Yuma, AZNTSB LAX81FA099Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Sherman Oaks, CANTSB FTW81FA047Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Fort Sumner, NMNTSB CHI80FA069Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Akin, ILNTSB ATL80FA045Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Pikeville, KYNTSB MKC80FA018Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Newton, KSNTSB MKC79FA048Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Pleasant Hill, MONTSB FTW79DA095Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Crescent, OKNTSB MIA79FA100Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Missing AircraftNTSB FTW79FA079Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Wake Village, TXNTSB CHI79FA044Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Waverly, OHNTSB IAD79FA015Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Mt Airy, NCNTSB DEN79FA003Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Eunice, NMNTSB MIA78FA011Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Sugarloaf Key, FL